September 6th, 1892.
I would state I have instructed my agent in Hong Kong to attend to the required advertisements and defray the expense if the Colonial Secretary requires it, but if he does not call upon him, I will be responsible for the costs incurred (of course, assuming same to be under ...)
In the circumstances of the Colonial Secretary having obviously received the documents prior to August 1st, 1893 (the date of his letter to me) and of my special request that the application should be made and dated prior to September 6th, 1893, I beg most earnestly that the registration may bear date as of the day following its receipt by the Colonial Secretary to whom I sent it direct with draft for the statutory fees under the special provisions of the Ordinance.
The draft is again remitted in the hope that it be utilised as intended.
I am, Sir, your humble and obedient servant,
H. Shapman
Chartered Patent Agent.
The Secretary,
"Colonial Office.